Senior Accounting Policy Analyst

Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $88,496 to $128,625 per year. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

The Job

The Controllership Policy and Accounting Consultation Branch is looking for a motivated and driven individual with a passion for public service and technical accounting. As a Senior Accounting Policy Analyst, you will be a key member of a team that addresses a wide variety of complex accounting issues and provides accounting policy and financial management advice to Treasury Board Office, Ministry senior management, and executives. You will also be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of an accounting policy framework for the Ontario Public Service.

The Ministry

The Treasury Board Secretariat is the ministry that supports Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet in ensuring strong financial and human resource management and provides strategic leadership in driving the government's transformation and expenditure management strategy. Specifically, this ministry provides oversight of government financial, expenditure and accounting policies and procedures; sets human resource and compensation policy and central bargaining mandates; establishes key performance indicators; is responsible for agency governance oversight and accountability standards; and establishes policies and standards for administrative, personnel, financial, and organizational practices across government and the broader public sector.
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The Division

The Office of the Provincial Controller Division ensures effective financial management, accounting and control of programs, activities and resources by providing timely accurate advice.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this job, you will:

• Lead the preparation of briefing notes, ministerial correspondence, issues notes and position papers on complex accounting policies and transactions
• Provide strategic advice and briefings to the manager, director and the provincial controller, and directors of finance across the OPS on the application of Public Sector Accounting Standards on new programs and initiatives
• Keep abreast of publications and pronouncements of major accounting bodies to ensure that the provincial controller, director and the manager are kept informed of new developments
• Conduct accounting policy research and surveys of other jurisdictions, and recommend changes to the provincial accounting policy framework
• Review and analyze business proposals to identify and address accounting policy implications for the government's fiscal plan and financial reporting, and provide recommendations to senior management across the OPS
• Work closely with colleagues in other divisions and areas within government to support initiatives and proposals, as well as the planning and budget processes

How do I qualify?

Financial and Accounting Knowledge

• You have demonstrated expert knowledge of financial and accounting theories, principles and standards normally acquired through a professional accounting designation
• You have specialized knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), financial accounting standards, consolidation and accrual accounting theories
• You have proven ability to conduct research/analysis of financial publications and pronouncements of major accounting bodies such as the Public Sector Accounting Board and International Accounting Standards Board
• You have the ability to work with a team of professionals, accountants and senior management staff in the Treasury Board Secretariat, other central agencies and line ministries to help find innovative solutions to accounting policy issues
• You have experience in developing accounting policies and related procedures and guidelines in a corporate setting

Research and Analytical Skills

• You have knowledge and experience providing accounting policy advice, and conducting complex research and analysis of accounting policies and best practices in other jurisdictions
• You are able to review new initiatives, programs or services, and determine financial management and accounting policy implications and impacts on the fiscal plan and on the consolidated financial statements
• You demonstrate sound judgment and initiative to manage concurrent projects and deal with sensitive information

Communication and Presentation Skills

• You can clearly explain and document analysis and recommendations related to the application of accounting policies and standards, and present ideas to senior management and staff at all levels
• You are able to prepare presentations, reports and draft financial documents
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to work with colleagues across government in agencies and in other jurisdictions
• You have negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex issues

Project Management and Computer Skills

• You have demonstrated ability to manage projects and complex issues to resolution
• You have demonstrated computer proficiency with MS Office applications, including presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing software